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Saturday 07.10.2010, Doors at 7:30 PM, Starts at 8:00 PM, $15, 18+ Buy tickets here or at any Bull Moose Music location Bell and Buoy Physical Theater is Portland's newest experimental, contemporary movement company exploring the edges of butoh, physical theater, modern dance, improvisation and performance art. Choreographers Hilary Chapman and Ren Morrill lead the charge to bring more experimental performance to Portland with Bell and Buoy's first outing, Strange Attractors. The show explores the relationship between fear, barriers, ideals and desires with a mixture of mythology, psychology, poetry, lights, sound, movement and ritual. Strange Attractors viscerally plumbs the audience's psyches with movement that questions the role desire plays in our lives and in our hearts. Strange Attractors will also feature collaborations with the spectacular Portland-based aerial dance of Apparatus Dance Theater and Portland's own (but now Brooklyn based) gender-bending, performance-warrior of glamarchy, Goldie Peacock! |
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Rock N’ Roll and the Immortal Soul: A Vampire Musical Tuesday 06.22.2010, Doors at 7:30 PM, Starts at 8:00 PM, Free, All Ages
Rock N’ Roll and the Immortal Soul is the stage version of a screenplay written by local writer Erin Enberg. Catching the eye of The Sundance Film Institute, the script is a comedy with a music makeover as it follows Drake, a vampire who’s been living in the run-down lighthouse across from Portland Headlight, as he decides to pack up all his Sinatra albums and head to New York City to follow his dream of becoming a sucessful singer and garner a record deal. Join us for a reading performed by local actors with original songs written and performed by local musicians (with some fun covers!). With Erik Moody, Joe Dominguez, Susan Reilly, Howard Rosenfield, Laura Graham, Deirdre Fulton, Amanda Painter, Melissa Farr and Denis Fontaine. Featuring music of Amanda Gervasi, Dominic Lavoie, Roy Davis, Kurt Baker, Holly Nunan, John Fountain and The Panda Bandits and featuring The Holy Boys Danger Club.
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Naked Shakespeare presents Romeo and Juliet Tuesday 04.06.2010, Doors at 7:00 PM, Starts at 7:30 PM, free / $5 donation suggested, All Ages Seven high school students from Acorn Productions Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory present a 90-minute version of Shakespeare's classic tragedy in one of Naked Shakespeare's trademark environmentally-staged performances. Come see the next generation of thespians cut their teeth on a masterpiece. Directed by Karen Ball. |
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Naked Shakespeare presents Macbeth Tuesday 02.16.2010, Starts at 7:30 PM, free / $5 donation suggested, All Ages Acorn Productions’ high school touring version of Macbeth features company members Nate and Johnny Speckman with Karen Ball and Paul Haley in a one-hour version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, complete with a new “soundscape” created by the actors during the performance. Acorn’s edited text focuses on the essential journey of Macbeth from war hero to tyrant, examining the causes of his downward spiral. The performance includes all the most famous text selections as well as nearly complete versions of the scenes between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. FMI www.nakedshakespeare.org |
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Thursday 02.04.2010, Doors at 7:00 PM, Starts at 7:30 PM, Ends at 9:30 PM, $10 suggested donation, All Ages Click here to buy tickets. Portland's newest theatre ensemble comes together for love of the classic surrealist play Ubu Roi. This new adaptation of the 1896 script is directed by Tess Van Horn and performed by a serious cast of ridiculous people. Based loosely on Shakespeare's Macbeth and written over a hundred years ago by Alfred Jarry, this story follows a husband and wife as they attempt to be the rulers of the land. Jarry satirizes Western philosophies and the propensity of the complacent bourgeoisie to abuse their authority engendered by success. Following in the absurdist traditions of the original show, the ensemble will incorporate puppets, confusion, a fat suit and accompaniment by local musicians. Showing one night only. |
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FOOLS FOR LOVE presented by Naked Shakespeare Tuesday 01.19.2010, Starts at 7:30 PM, free / $10 donation suggested, All Ages Acorn Productions’ Naked Shakespeare Ensemble returns to us with an evening of 9 environmentally-staged scenes exploring the depths of the lover’s passion and the heights of the fool’s wisdom. “Fools for Love” features scenes from such well-known plays as King Lear, Richard III, and Twelfth Night, as well as lesser-known gems from The Winter’s Tale and Measure for Measure. For the past 5 seasons, Naked Shakespeare has been presenting their unique intimate and accessible productions of the bard’s works in a variety of non-traditional venues. Come experience why they were called “Everyone’s favorite Elizabethan entertainment group” by the Portland Press Herald. Visit www.nakedshakespeare.org for more info. |
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FOOLS FOR LOVE presented by Naked Shakespeare Monday 01.18.2010, Starts at 7:30 PM, free / $10 donation suggested, All Ages Acorn Productions’ Naked Shakespeare Ensemble returns to us with an evening of 9 environmentally-staged scenes exploring the depths of the lover’s passion and the heights of the fool’s wisdom. “Fools for Love” features scenes from such well-known plays as King Lear, Richard III, and Twelfth Night, as well as lesser-known gems from The Winter’s Tale and Measure for Measure. For the past 5 seasons, Naked Shakespeare has been presenting their unique intimate and accessible productions of the bard’s works in a variety of non-traditional venues. Come experience why they were called “Everyone’s favorite Elizabethan entertainment group” by the Portland Press Herald. Visit www.nakedshakespeare.org for more info. |
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Phyzkids: Audiobody, Leland Faulkner, and Tim Holland Wednesday 12.30.2009, Starts at 2:00 PM, Ends at 4:00 PM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids twelve and under, All Ages Audiobody features their own brand of relentless sarcastic wit, physical energy, and high energy stunts, with performances best described as what happens Blue Man Group meets a modern-day Smothers Brothers. Leland Faulkner conjures shadow puppets with his hands, brings origami to life, and amazes audiences all over the world with his original blend of performance styles. Tim Holland uses Cheap Trickery, Genuine Magic and his skills as master ventriloquist to convince the audience of the dangers inherent in the taming of ferocious and uncooperative puppets. |
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Phyzkids: Audiobody, Leland Faulkner, and Tim Holland Wednesday 12.30.2009, Starts at 11:00 AM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids twelve and under, All Ages Audiobody features their own brand of relentless sarcastic wit, physical energy, and high energy stunts, with performances best described as what happens Blue Man Group meets a modern-day Smothers Brothers. Leland Faulkner conjures shadow puppets with his hands, brings origami to life, and amazes audiences all over the world with his original blend of performance styles. Tim Holland uses Cheap Trickery, Genuine Magic and his skills as master ventriloquist to convince the audience of the dangers inherent in the taming of ferocious and uncooperative puppets. |
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Phyzkids: Iman Lizarazu, Brent McCoy, and Run for your life…It’s a dance company Tuesday 12.29.2009, Starts at 11:00 AM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids twelve and under, All Ages Iman Lizarazu is a world-class juggler, classically trained ballet dancer, mime, physical comedian, a jester and a fool in the best, old-world sense of the word. Her silent show features an amazing tender clown character who performs compelling and intoxicating juggling routines. Brent McCoy combines juggling, clowning, and audience participation for a technically difficult, accidentally amazing performance. Run for your life…It’s a dance company presents a humanette-puppet ballerina with incredible ballet technique who can aslo defy gravity by pole climbing and tightrope walking. |
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Phyzkids: Iman Lizarazu, Brent McCoy, and Run for your life…It’s a dance company Tuesday 12.29.2009, Starts at 2:00 PM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids twelve and under, All Ages Iman Lizarazu is a world-class juggler, classically trained ballet dancer, mime, physical comedian, a jester and a fool in the best, old-world sense of the word. Her silent show features an amazing tender clown character who performs compelling and intoxicating juggling routines. Brent McCoy combines juggling, clowning, and audience participation for a technically difficult, accidentally amazing performance. Run for your life…It’s a dance company presents a humanette-puppet ballerina with incredible ballet technique who can aslo defy gravity by pole climbing and tightrope walking. |
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Phyzkids: Tim Holland, Mika, and Jacob Sharpe Monday 12.28.2009, Starts at 2:00 PM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids twelve and under, All Ages
Tim Holland uses Cheap Trickery, Genuine Magic and his skills as master ventriloquist to convince the audience of the dangers inherent in the taming of ferocious and uncooperative puppets. Mika moves beyond the standard presentation of tricks and adds a cirque like theatrical touch to her show. She makes this happen by engaging the audience's imagination and inviting the audience into her own enchanting realm. Jacob Sharpe developed his incredible diablo skills while on tour with Circus Smirkus. His routines leave audience breathless!
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Phyzkids: Tim Holland, Mika, and Jacob Sharpe Monday 12.28.2009, Starts at 11:00 AM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids twelve and under, All Ages Tim Holland uses Cheap Trickery, Genuine Magic and his skills as master ventriloquist to convince the audience of the dangers inherent in the taming of ferocious and uncooperative puppets. Mika moves beyond the standard presentation of tricks and adds a cirque like theatrical touch to her show. She makes this happen by engaging the audience's imagination and inviting the audience into her own enchanting realm. Jacob Sharpe developed his incredible diablo skills while on tour with Circus Smirkus. His routines leave audience breathless!
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Phyzkids: Audiobody, Brent McCoy, and Yo-Yo People Sunday 12.27.2009, Starts at 2:00 PM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids twelve and under, All Ages Acorn Productions’ version of Phyzgig for families, these smaller scale versions of the vaudeville shows are fun and exciting for even the youngest fans. Audiobody features their own brand of relentless sarcastic wit, physical energy, and high energy stunts, with performances best described as what happens Blue Man Group meets a modern-day Smothers Brothers. Brent McCoy combines juggling, clowning, and audience participation for a technically difficult, accidentally amazing performance. Consummate skill and deft timing to swingin' music coupled with high energy and humor make the Yo-Yo People a favorite for every age.
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Saturday 12.26.2009, Starts at 8:30 PM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, All Ages Acorn Productions kicks off its annual Phyzgig week kicks off with a late show geared towards the more sophisticated humor of adults. Tonight’s show features three acts. Audiobody features their own brand of relentless sarcastic wit, physical energy, and high energy stunts, with performances best described as what happens Blue Man Group meets a modern-day Smothers Brothers. Leland Faulkner conjures shadow puppets with his hands, brings origami to life, and amazes audiences all over the world with his original blend of performance styles. Tim Holland uses Cheap Trickery, Genuine Magic and his skills as master ventriloquist to convince the audience of the dangers inherent in the taming of ferocious and uncooperative puppets.
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Sunday 03.29.2009, Starts at 8:00 PM, $10 / $8 for students and SPACE members, All Ages Speech and Debate is Stephen Karam’s fiercely funny and surprisingly timely new play, and SPACE’s inaugural theatrical production.Three teenage outsiders in Salem, Oregon discover they are connected by a shocking scandal involving one of their teachers. They take on the serious responsibility for unmasking the truth in a ridiculous way - by founding the school’s first Speech & Debate club and mashing its competitive events into their own fantastically awkward version of theatrical catharsis, complete with time-traveling witches, a gay Abraham Lincoln, and a George Michael dance break. |
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Saturday 03.28.2009, Starts at 8:00 PM, $10 / $8 for students and SPACE members, All Ages Speech and Debate is Stephen Karam’s fiercely funny and surprisingly timely new play, and SPACE’s inaugural theatrical production.Three teenage outsiders in Salem, Oregon discover they are connected by a shocking scandal involving one of their teachers. They take on the serious responsibility for unmasking the truth in a ridiculous way - by founding the school’s first Speech & Debate club and mashing its competitive events into their own fantastically awkward version of theatrical catharsis, complete with time-traveling witches, a gay Abraham Lincoln, and a George Michael dance break. |
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Friday 01.23.2009, Doors at 7:00 PM, Starts at 7:30 PM, $5, All Ages
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Thursday 01.22.2009, Doors at 7:00 PM, Starts at 7:30 PM, $5, All Ages Acorn Productions continues its “Naked Shakespeare” series with “Will’s Shorts,” the latest installment of an ongoing compilation of scenes from the bard’s work. |
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Phyzkidz Featuring Tim Holland, Karen Montanaro and Two. Tuesday 12.30.2008, Starts at 11:00 AM, $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 kids twelve and under. , All Ages For full info and tickets, visit www.acorn-productions.org |
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Phyzkidz Featuring Norman Ng, Jacob Sharp and Michael Trautman Monday 12.29.2008, Starts at 11:00 AM, $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 kids twelve and under. , All Ages For full info and tickets, visit www.acorn-productions.org |
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Phyzkidz Featuring Alex the Jester, Tim Holland and Drew Richardson Sunday 12.28.2008, Starts at 2:00 PM, $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 kids twelve and under., All Ages For full info and tickets, visit www.acorn-productions.org |
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Phyzkidz Featuring Jan Damm, Julie Goel and Yo-Yo People Saturday 12.27.2008, Starts at 11:00 AM, $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 kids twelve and under. , All Ages 2 shows: 11am and 2pm. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 kids twelve and under. |
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Friday 12.26.2008, Doors at 8:30 PM, Starts at 9:00 PM, $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, All Ages Acorn Productions once again offers area audiences a week of extraordinary family variety entertainment |
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Dance Performance: Dance Plus Video Equals Love Saturday 11.08.2008, Doors at 7:30 PM, Starts at 8:00 PM, $8, All Ages Featuring dance, video and performance by Dana Detweiler (Maine), Karinne Keithley (New York), Carol Dilley & Bill Matthews (Maine) and Sara Smith (Massachusetts, formerly Maine); with Emily Hricko, Caribeth Klemundt and Jessamyn Schmidt. |
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Monday 05.19.2008, Doors at 7:00 PM, Starts at 7:30 PM, Suggested donation: $5, All Ages Selections from The Merchant of Venice and other classic Shakespeare plays, presented as part of Acorn’s Naked Shakespeare series. |